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UNC vs. Syracuse: Three Things to Watch

Life comes at you fast in the ACC. Just like Carolina couldn’t relax and enjoy their Duke win before focusing on Florida State, now Syracuse and their 2-3 zone roll into Chapel Hill. Coach Jim Boeheim brings his squad in after suffering a close loss to Duke on Saturday, and they are looking to build their resume as the NCAA Tournament inches closer.

So what are three things to look for as Carolina plays Syracuse?

The infamous 2-3 zone

Perhaps no other coach has become as defined by a defense as Boeheim has with his 2-3 zone.